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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 43 MIN

Hour 2 - Hellebuyck’s Heroics, Shake Shack Debates, and Commanders Edge Strategy

from The Chris Russell Show

Hour 2 opens with a tribute to Connor Hellebuyck, whose incredible performance in net was pivotal to the United States Men’s National Ice Hockey Team winning gold, highlighting why the U.S. may not have prevailed without him. The conversation then shifts to lighter, more humorous territory as a special guest roasts the Rooster for calling Shake Shack overrated, only to enjoy it after tasting it again, prompting a self-reflective moment where he pats himself on the back for his willingness to compromise and grow. The hour wraps with NFL offseason insight as Chris Russell breaks down the Washington Commanders' free agency outlook, explaining why the team is not expected to use a franchise tag and emphasizing the need to build depth at the edge position based on lessons from last season.

Hour 2 opens with a tribute to Connor Hellebuyck, whose incredible performance in net was pivotal to the United States Men’s National Ice Hockey Team winning gold, highlighting why the U.S. may not have prevailed without him. The conversation then shifts to lighter, more humorous territory as a special guest roasts the Rooster for calling Shake Shack overrated, only to enjoy it after tasting it again, prompting a self-reflective moment where he pats himself on the back for his willingness to compromise and grow. The hour wraps with NFL offseason insight as Chris Russell breaks down the Washington Commanders' free agency outlook, explaining why the team is not expected to use a franchise tag and emphasizing the need to build depth at the edge position based on lessons from last season.

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